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This special limited edition slipcover (designed by Nicole Rifkin) is limited to 1,000 units and is only available here at VinegarSyndrome.com!
Founded in 2013, Big World Pictures is a non-profit distribution outfit dedicated to bringing the best in world cinema to film enthusiasts across the United States. Previous releases include films by Radu Jude, Tamer El Said, Maya Vitkova, Jean-Gabriel Périot, Julia Murat, Tsai Ming-liang and Eric Rohmer. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
Maya Vitkova’s stunning debut feature Viktoria follows three generations of women in the final years of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria and the early years of the new government, focusing on reluctant mother Boryana and her daughter, Viktoria, who in one of the film’s surreal, magical touches is born without an umbilical cord. Though unwanted by her mother, Viktoria is named the country’s Baby of the Decade, and is showered with gifts and attention until the disintegration of the East Bloc. Despite throwing their worlds off balance, the resulting political changes also allow for the possibility of reconciliation. Viktoria is both personal and universal, demonstrating a precocious command of all elements of the filmmaking process—most notably, the film’s visual sensibility and its command of a range of shifting tones, from absurdist humor to political allegory to deeply moving familial drama.
"Great movie with awesome restoration. Nice cover art as well."
— Brett C. (4/5)
Victoria
"Follows three generations of women in Bulgaria before and after the fall of the Iron Bloc, centering on a baby born without an umbilical cord."
— Zach S. (5/5)
I Enjoyed This One
"The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar sound and picture! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"
— Paul K. (5/5)
Good Bulgarian drama
"A bit long, but incredibly directed and visually stunning, this is a fascinating piece of Bulgarian historical fiction! Gorgeous slipcover art as well."
— Tony H. (4/5)
I bought for the cover. Stayed for the story.
"This is such a beautiful movie. I bought initially for the cover art but was blown away by the scope of the film. In the writing and presentation of the mother and daughter healing process. Very strong narrative. Great Drama. I wish there was a booklet too as I'm so curious to learn more about the films production. Cover art is an amazing work of art as well."
— Logan S. (5/5)
Excellent
"Narrative drama with a compelling center."
— Kyle G. (5/5)
Solid Film
"At the core of this film it is a family drama, and a good one at that. While totally slow paced I never once found myself checking out simply because the story and actors were that captivating. I felt the anti-communist narratives were too heavy handed and in the end not really relevant to the plot, but it really doesn’t remain a factor too long. Definitely a worthwhile addition for your collection."
— Ismael F. (5/5)
Visual Poetry
"Visual masterpiece and thought provoking. Not the usual VS title but what a beautiful movie. Must watch."
— Muhammad A. (5/5)
Great
"Great drama about Soviet bulgay"
— Matthew R. (4/5)
A curious tale of a curious woman
"Set at the Last Years of the 70s in Bulgaria, this films shows the story of a girl that Is born without a belly button, so she gets to be protected by the state. Full of symbolism and greatly directed, Is an example of extraordinary international cinema"
— Carlos R. (5/5)
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